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Independence and resilience against all odds.

If you're drawn to stories of personal triumph and subtle rebellion, "A Single Thread" might just resonate with you. It’s the masterful depiction of a woman’s struggle to carve out a life of her own in a post-war society that deems her surplus. Tracy Chevalier envelops you in the historical detail and emotional depth of Violet's journey, making the eventual twists and the poignancy of the ending that much more impactful. It's a narrative that promises and delivers a blend of courage, independence, and vulnerability.

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A Single Thread

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ISBN: 9780008153823
Authors: Tracy Chevalier
Publisher: The Borough Press
Date of Publication: 2019-09-05
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Historical Romance, War
Goodreads rating: 3.75
(rated by 30394 readers)

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An immersive, moving story of a woman coming into her own at the dawn of the Second World War, from internationally bestselling author Tracy Chevalier. After the Great War took both her beloved brother and her fiancé, Violet Speedwell has become a "surplus woman," one of a generation doomed to a life of spinsterhood after the war killed so many young men. Yet Violet cannot reconcile herself to a life spent caring for her grieving, embittered mother. After countless meals of boiled egg and dry toast, she saves enough to move out of her mother's home and into the town of Winchester, home to one of England's grandest cathedrals. There, Violet is drawn into a society of broderers--women who embroider kneelers (kneeling cushions) for the Cathedral, carrying on a centuries-long tradition of bringing comfort to worshippers. Violet finds support and community in the group, fulfillment in the work they create, and even a growing friendship with the vivacious Gilda. But when forces threaten her new independence and another war appears on the horizon, Violet must fight to put down roots in a place where women aren't expected to grow. Told in Chevalier's glorious prose, A Single Thread is a timeless story of friendship, love, and a woman crafting her own life.
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Independence and resilience against all odds.

If you're drawn to stories of personal triumph and subtle rebellion, "A Single Thread" might just resonate with you. It’s the masterful depiction of a woman’s struggle to carve out a life of her own in a post-war society that deems her surplus. Tracy Chevalier envelops you in the historical detail and emotional depth of Violet's journey, making the eventual twists and the poignancy of the ending that much more impactful. It's a narrative that promises and delivers a blend of courage, independence, and vulnerability.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.